Commercial Counsel, Procurement

Asana; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 181,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Mental health benefits

Fitness perks

Career coaching

Family-building benefits

Retirement plans

In-office dining

Job summary

Asana, a leader in AI-enabled collaboration software, seeks a Commercial Counsel, Procurement to join its global Legal & Stock Department. Based in the United States with North Charleston, SC highlighted, this full-time, mid-senior role supports procurement contracting and vendor onboarding across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of relevant legal experience, a U.S. J.D., active bar admission, and a track record negotiating procurement agreements for a SaaS company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house at a SaaS/technology company.
• Admitted to practice law in the United States.
• Experience negotiating procurement and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, services, and goods contracts.
• Provide timely legal advice to internal stakeholders with practical business orientation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sourcing, Privacy, and Security to streamline contracting processes.
• Develop scalable contract playbooks and standards for a high-growth business.
• Monitor evolving laws and regulations affecting SaaS and tech sectors.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

In-house experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

AI curiosity

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

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Commercial Counsel, Procurement

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Organising Institution / Firm

Asana

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North Charleston, SC / United States

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Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school, admitted to practice law in the U.S., and 4+ years of relevant experience (preferably in-house at a SaaS technology company) drafting and negotiating commercial procurement agreements.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Opportunity Overview: Commercial Counsel, Procurement at Asana

Asana, a leading global platform for human and AI collaboration, is seeking a highly collaborative and skilled Commercial Counsel, Procurement to join its global Legal & Stock Department. This full-time, mid-senior level role is based in the United States (with North Charleston, SC highlighted) and offers a unique opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to support procurement and vendor onboarding. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Commercial Counsel, Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, consulting, services, and goods purchase contracts, along with supporting documents like DPAs, BAAs, and AI terms.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide timely, practical, and business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders, assessing material risks and simplifying complex legal concepts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Privacy, and Security teams to streamline global commercial contracting processes and enforce company policies.
• Process Optimization: Develop scalable contracting frameworks, playbooks, and standards to support Asana's high-growth business environment.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on emerging laws, regulations, and judicial decisions affecting the SaaS and technology sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for in-house experience at a SaaS or technology company.
• Education: A law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bar Admission: Active admission to practice law in the United States.
• Skills: Proven expertise in negotiating procurement agreements, excellent legal and business judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies is highly valued.
• Base Salary: The estimated base salary range for this position is $181,000 to $206,100, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Additional Benefits: Compensation may include equity and comprehensive benefits such as mental health and fitness perks, career coaching, inclusive family-building benefits, retirement plans, and in-office culinary options.